Police nab 3 “shila boys” for alleged robbery in Adamawa
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The arrest of the Shila boys, according to Adamawa police spokesperson Suleiman Nguroje, in a statement on Saturday followed information about their involvement in robbery. Nguroje said the police received credible information that five of the boys were robbing people along Bishop Street in the Jimeta area of Yola in the early hours.
By Ibrahim Kado
Three members of a notorious gang group known as “Shila boys” have been arrested by the police in Yola, Adamawa State for armed robbery
The arrest of the Shila boys, according to Adamawa police spokesperson Suleiman Nguroje, in a statement on Saturday followed information about their involvement in robbery.
Nguroje said the police received credible information that five of the boys were robbing people along Bishop Street in the Jimeta area of Yola in the early hours.
“Upon reaching the scene, the suspects aggressively attacked the police officers with machetes and knives in an attempt to resist arrest.
“In a bid to neutralize the attack, minimum force was used, three suspects were arrested, while two others escaped”, he said.
According to him, items recovered include machetes, knives, ATM cards, phones, and a tricycle that would be used as exhibits.
He said the arrested suspects are now aiding the ongoing investigation. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
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Edited by Yakubu Uba
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